Opinion - Chelsea Urged to Prioritise Jonathan David Over Mathys Tel in Striker Hunt
With Chelsea still searching for a reliable striker, the club has been linked with both Bayern’s Mathys Tel and Lille’s Jonathan David. However, with time running out in the January transfer window, many believe David is the better choice.
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Steve Worrell
Enzo Maresca has been looking for a new centre-forward since taking charge, but Nicolas Jackson remains his only consistent option. While Mathys Tel has emerged as a target, interest from clubs like Tottenham and Arsenal has complicated Chelsea’s pursuit. Instead, Jonathan David, who has been in superb form for Lille, could be the perfect alternative. His contract situation makes him a viable option, and his superior goal record this season suggests he would be a better fit for Chelsea’s immediate needs.
- Chelsea remain on the hunt for a striker, with both Mathys Tel and Jonathan David linked.
- Tel has attracted interest from multiple clubs, including Tottenham and Arsenal.
- David has 18 goals and 7 assists in all competitions this season, compared to Tel’s single goal contribution.
- David has a higher shot-on-target accuracy (52%) and better goal involvement per 90 minutes (0.9 vs. 0.3 for Tel).
- With his contract expiring soon, Chelsea could take advantage of Lille’s position to negotiate a deal.
- Signing David could provide the clinical edge Chelsea have been missing in attack.
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Steve, Co-founder of The 1905 Club, created the platform to provide honest, clickbait-free Chelsea FC content. He worked at Stamford Bridge from 2013 to 2016 with a Champions League sponsor. His first Chelsea match was a 1-0 win at Leeds in 2000, and his favourite was the epic 2012 Champions League game against Napoli.
